Coordinator of Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif health Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed said on Saturday that in recent days in Pakistan Monkey pox A case has come up which was reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In a media briefing he said: ‘On April 11, 2023 Pakistan The first case of monkeypox was reported in the country and since then a total of 11 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the country, out of which only one patient died.
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath also said that ‘the reason for this patient’s death was not the monkey, but the AIDS virus was present in this person, which weakened his immunity so much that he could not survive.’
In a media briefing on Saturday, the Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Health also said that those who tested positive for monkeypox had traveled to more Gulf states.
However, the question arises as to whether it is monkey pox and what precautions should be taken against it.
What is Minki Pox?
Monkeypox or ‘m-pox’ was discovered by scientists in 1958, when a ‘pox-like’ disease broke out in monkeys.
Until recently, the disease in humans was observed in people in Central and West Africa who came into close contact with infected animals.
In 2022, the virus was first confirmed to be sexually transmitted and has led to an epidemic in more than 70 countries worldwide.
Symptoms of monkeypox
M. pox belongs to the same family of viruses as smallpox and its symptoms include fever, chills and body aches.
In more severe cases of this disease, lesions develop on a person’s face, hands, chest and genitals.
How to protect yourself from monkeypox?
According to information on the World Health Organization (WHO) website, if someone you know is diagnosed with or suspected of having Mpox, avoid close contact with them, including sexual contact.
Know the symptoms of monkeypox and get yourself checked regularly.
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If you have symptoms, seek health advice and self-isolate while waiting to be tested.
WHO guidelines state that vaccination should be mandatory if a vaccine is available. Keep your environment sterile and avoid the company of a person who has the virus.
Be aware of m-pox in your area. Talk openly about the disease with people you have close contact with, especially sexual contact.
How to protect others from monkeypox?
WHO has said that the affected person should be quarantined. Use a separate bathroom or clean the washroom with disinfectant after each use.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer. Clean frequently touched items frequently. Avoid sweeping and vacuuming.
The World Health Organization’s advisory states that personal items such as cups, bedding, towels and electronics should be used separately.
Wash your own clothes. Put the clothes in a plastic bag before putting them in the washing machine.
Keep the windows open.
Remember, monkeypox can be spread through contact with an infected person, so be careful.
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2024-08-19 08:03:38
